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Proven Picks for Easy Camping
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items My friends and I proudly call ourselves seasoned lazy campers. For more than a decade, we’ve been taking yearly trips to mark life’s milestones, and it’s become one of our favorite traditions. Over the years we’ve gone through a lot of gear, but this...
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The Tote
Cooking
Relaxing
Sleeping
The Tote
*Section under construction* The main reason we end up breaking or losing supplies is simple—we don’t put them away properly when packing up. By the end of the weekend, we’ve had a great time but we’re tired and ready for our own beds. Now we use an ...
Invest in a sturdy tote. This is the one we finally landed on after a lot of trial and error with other options. It fits all of our dry storage easily, and the lid keeps critters out. Since we usually camp at primitive sites, the wheels have been a g...
Sterilite 40 Gallon Wheeled Industrial Storage Tote, Large Bins with Lids ...
Another one of those things you just want to keep in the camping tote and not have to worry about it for years to come. No batteries to buy or having to check for corrosion every time you go camping. Just a simple light.
Hand Crank Flashlights -4 Pack
Bring a striker kit. They do come in handy and it's pretty cool. Yes, you could just buy a massive pack of lighters (never just bring one, they tend to walk away) and have them around. But where's the fun in that?
SEYIIRE Magnesium Fire Starter Survival Kit
Always have tin foil! if its kept dry it can last a few trips.
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil 12"
Cooking
These are the cooking supplies that have stood the test of time—used year after year and still going strong. Durable, reliable, and worth every bit of space they take up.
First rule of camping: don’t forget your Yeti. Nothing beats that first cup of coffee by the campfire with friends — and when the nights get cold, having soup that actually stays hot is a total lifesaver.
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
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We switched to these extendable roasting sticks a few years ago and they work really well. I was skeptical at first when my friend brought them out but they were actually really convenient. They have held up great so far, they store easily and theres...
Marshmallow Roasting Sticks 41" Telescoping
Definitely worth investing in when you are camping with a group. Especially if you aren't bringing a grill. The legs are sturdy and it folds up flat for storage.
Camp Chef Lumberjack Over-the-Fire Grill
When I was a kid my Dad showed us how to make campfire pies with these. They are so nostalgic for me now and we never go camping without them.
Cast Iron Pie Iron Sandwich Maker w/ Book
I have had these knives for 10+ years and they are still sharp. I am not nice to them, they are washed straight in the dish washer. And we have taken them on every camping trip.They are easy to throw in the big tote and safe to travel with because th...
Hampton Forge 3 Pc Printed Paring Knives
Even if you bring bottled water, its a great idea to have at least one of these along while camping. We bring 2 when we have a larger group. Filling 2 of these and hauling them back to camp is way easier than trying to drag a huge 5gal water cooler t...
Igloo 2 Gallon Portable Water Cooler
If you have access to power, this type of kettle is essential for a relaxing cup of coffee in the morning or hot water for washing dishes after a big camp meal. Many of our trips are spent at campgrounds with primitive sites and we just walk this ove...
OVENTE Electric Kettle, 1.7L
This was a gift from my Aunt when I went off to college. She loves to tell us stories of when she lived in the Czech Republic. This was a regular part of her coffee ritual there. Every time I use this pour-over I think of her adventures. I've had it ...
Melitta 64007 1 Cup Black Pour-Over Cone
For the pour-over coffee maker. The flat bottom ones work best. Just buy the big pack and store them in a ziplock bag. Now it just lives in the camping tote and it's one less thing we have to think about for the next several years worth of trips.
200 Count #2 Cone Coffee Filters Unbleached
We bought this for camping but we use it year round. Any group event is easier with an extra table. We've definitely gotten our moneys worth!
6 ft Heavy Duty Folding Table with Handle
Relaxing
These are the things that turn camping into a true getaway—our cozy favorites for kicking back, staying comfy, and enjoying slow moments around the campsite.
This is one of those things we avoided for a few years because it felt excessive. But now we would never go camping without it. It's so nice to have a place to eat and prep meals out of the rain. And more often than not it will rain for at least one ...
Pop Up Canopy 10x10 FT Instant Tent
We just started using these a few years ago. They add so much to the experience late at night around the campfire. Not to mention how helpful they are when you are trying to find your tent in the dark.
Solar String Lights 39Ft 100 LED 8 Modes
You'll have the best nap of your life in one of these out in the woods. We have slept in them overnight too when the weather allows. I'd watch a few set-up videos before bringing one out at the campsite though.
GORILLA GRIP Portable Camping Hammock 10x6.5ft
Get a camping chair you can really relax in. I love how wide this one is. It reminds me of the saucer chairs but it folds up for easy storage. The mesh bottom allows it to dry fast if it gets left out in the rain.
#WEJOY Moon Chairs
This chair looks like a glamping investment. Wide with cushioning and lots of storage pockets.
Oversized Heavy Duty Camping Chair w/ Cup Holders
Sleeping
This is the only to tent worth buying. Trust me, my group has gone through so many different brands and styles. Now when we set up camp it's just a rainbow of these tents throughout the site. The best feature by far is that the poles are collapsable ...
10' x 9' Ozark Trail Six-Person Dark Rest Tent